(Closed) Alterations to Aflred Angelo 801

Ok Bees I am in need of some help… I have selected the AA 801 dress for my June 2013 wedding and I am thinking of having some alterations made… I want to add some little buttons down the back over the zip, change the inner hook closure corset to a real corset to emphasise my shape, and add a belt of some kind, but the the most obvious alterations I want to make is have it fitted slightly more to my hips (the pic here does not show how much the actual dress kicks out from the hip) and it has a half crinoline attached under the 2nd layer of the skirt which for me makes the whole thing too rigid. I want the dress to move more naturally instead of a solid shape… has anyone had any of there alterations done to this dress? Or any other alterations for that matter that they can show me the finished picture? Would be a massive massive help! Thanks hive!!

I tried this dress on and also did not like the rigidity. I’m not sure removing the crinoline will be enough, though–the rigidity seems to come more from the outer satin layer itself, since if I remember correctly the lace is embroidered straight onto it. I think it would look great as a fit and flare, though! Sorry to not have any helpful advice.

@kaliella: Thanks for the input… I kinda did a bit of experimentation with it and pulled the layer with the crinoline up to round my waist (not a glamorous look lol) and what was left of the skirt was much much lighter and moved more freely so think it would help a lot…. but I agree with you about the fit and flare… I love the dress I just want it to suit my shape more…I have curves that I am proud of and I know that this dress will look amazing when it fits properly but still in need of advice so your input was great thanks!

I am also adding a belt and taking it in a bit around the hips so the my butt looks cuter. I was originally going to add more crinoline but my seamstress said it was adding too much poof and it is a little stiff.

I THINK this is my sister’s dress… she had a corset added to it (I am guessing thats a new thing for this dress) the only problem with it she has is it doesnt quite fit her in the boobs, she has to have it taken in a hare… and I think she may be adding a crinnie to poof hers out a little more.. i’ll have to ask her..

I loved this dress, but wanted a more fit and flare shape as well. My consultant showed me #869, an unadvertised style, which is the same dress as this but with a different neckline and shape. I tried both on with an AA sash, but the sash I will wear is from Etsy. Also, when you order the 801, you have the option of ordering corset or zipper back, but the 869 comes in corset back only.

Thank you! I ended up going with the 869, I just felt like the style went better with what we had planned. We have a pretty small venue and stuff, but it was a HARD choice! And believe me, I will post TONS of pics once it comes in in my size!! lol

I love this dress but I also think I’m going to have it altered to be more of a fit in flare instead of the princess cut… I tried it on with the two different belts below but i think I’m going to buy something with a little more bling… hope this helps!